GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit appeal for information following a serious road traffic collision in Standish

Shortly after 12:30pm on Easter Monday (10th April 2023), police were called to a road traffic collision involving a Mercedes on Almond Brook Road in Standish, Wigan.

Officers attended along with other emergency services and despite their best attempts, sadly a 75-year-old man was pronounced deceased a short time later at hospital. It is believed he suffered a suspected medical episode at the wheel before colliding with a tree. A 73-year-old woman passenger has suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result and is currently being supported by specially-trained officers whilst she receives treatment also at hospital.

GMP are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident - or may have dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage – to please share it with GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) so it can help with their enquiries to understand what happened.

You can do so by calling 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1303 of 10/04/2023. You can also make a report via the website www.gmp.police.uk

Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.